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R275 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,104 mi
Last recorded120,104 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 120,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount worn but not insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,520 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,049 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,428 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 78,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 78,307 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet saftey catch not catching

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,607 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 70,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,560 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,974 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 58,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,609 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R275 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R275 OPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R275 OPR registered?

R275 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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